An unnamed storm brought historic flooding to the Wilmington area just over a week ago, and many people are still recovering.
The flooding resulted in some people and animals being rescued. It also means some buildings need to be replaced or rebuilt, such as the Fix A Friend Spay Neuter Clinic in Winnabow.
Rebecca Leonard, assistant manager at the clinic, started a GoFundMe page because the low-cost clinic was covered with water. From a flooded parking lot to flooded building in less than 30 minutes, Leonard said they were able to evacuate more than 100 animals to safety.
Now comes the recovery.
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Taking it one step at a time
Leonard said they are coping by just taking it one step at a time.
“We start at the bottom and move up and forward,” Leonard said. “Trying to think of all the good that has come, and continues to come, when it starts to get bleak again.”